Sandia National Laboratories and the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have confirmed the successful completion of B61-12 stockpile flight tests on an F-35 aircraft.
The first production unit of the B61-13 gravity bomb has been completed approximately one year ahead of schedule, marking a key achievement for Sandia National Laboratories.
The B61-13 modification involved the use of proven production capabilities that supported the B61-12, which completed its last production unit just five months ago.
The final production unit of the B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb was completed in December, marking a major milestone for the U.S. nuclear deterrence programme.
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